Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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